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| Description The true story of Sister Helen Prejean and her relationship with a convicted murderer on death row. Susan Sarandon received an Academy Award for Best Actress for 1995. Based on the book of the same name by Sister Helen Prejean. Editorial Reviews Rolling Stone - p.139 - Peter Travers Sight and Sound - p.40-1 - Stella Bruzzi Entertainment Weekly - pp.36-7 - Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly - pp.114-5 - Owen Gleiberman Premiere - p.35 - Christine Spines Variety - Emanuel Levy |
Top Reviews  DEAD MAN WALKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Review created: 09/08/06 by:  8 of 15 people found this review helpful. This is a totally awesome film!! It is very Brutal and gorrey!!! it is about a mad guy who's brother kills himself coz he woz treated badly and the mad brother goes out and kill all the guys that treated his brother badly!!! Review ID: 10000000001557022 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews Brilliant film based on work of Sister Helen PrejanI have been concerned about the death penalty for many years and felt I needed something to help my understanding of the issues involved. I had read about Helen Prejan and her work and thought I would like to watch the film. This film was well acted, and portrayed the issues in an interesting way giving also the views of those who believe in the death penalty. Review ID: 10000000005487694 Was this review helpful? Report this review Dead Man WalkingReview created: 09/07/07 by: Already had this on video but enjoyed the film so much that I wanted it on DVD. The acting is fantastic and I can see why Susan Saranden received an oscar. Why Sean Penn didn't receive one is unbelievable. This film is very thought provoking and whatever your views are on Capital Punishement you will be questioning them by the end of the film. Highly recommend this film. Review ID: 10000000003978791 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Dead Man Walking DVDReview created: 04/04/07 by: My husband is a teacher of Religious Education and he specifically asked me to keep a look-out for this DVD. He wants to use it with the Sixth Form pupils who are looking at a range of ethical questions. Ater seeing the film on the TV, he felt that there were certain issues contained in the story which would be useful to explore with the A Level pupils. He knew of the excellent acting, and also the way in which the story had been written. With funding for schools not always running to every item which would be of use, the opportunity to purchase on e-Bay meant that this top quality resource could be made available to the pupils. Review ID: 10000000003304010 Was this review helpful? Report this review Whose side are you on?Dead Man Walking is an amazing though-provoking film directed by Tim Robbins, based on the book of the same name, which tells the true story of Sister Helen Prejean (Susan Sarandon), who establishes a special relationship with Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn), a prisoner on death row after being convicted of rape and murder. Based on her true-story book, the film gives insight into the arguement for and against capital punishment. I first saw it as part of my degree in Criminology as the film examines the issue carefully whilst telling the story of the relationship between the nun and convict. Deservedly the director and actors were nominated for Oscars, Sarandon winning hers, as did Bruce Sprinsteen for his beautiful theme song from the film. I don't want to go into the story too much for fear of spoiling the plot for those of you who've yet to see it. If you want to see a moving, brilliantly acted film that makes you wonder which side of the fence you should be on, then I highly recommend this. Review ID: 10000000002785771 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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